MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,660 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front brake lever slight btravel when operating
head stock bearings slightly tight when locking left to right
front fork seals slight misting of oil rear disc slight surface rust front brake lever slight travel
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brake discs slight worn
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D1?
Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P273 OBJ is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 24,505 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 D1 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P273 OBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki VN1500 D1 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 D1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P273 OBJ registered?
P273 OBJ is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 12 August 1996.
Is P273 OBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P273 OBJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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